Category Archives: Top Agriculture News

I understand the South Carolina Department of Agriculture has twice as many employees as it did last week, and some new responsibilities. Here to tell us about it is Commissioner Hugh Weathers.As of J...

Abnormally dry weather conditions are combining with hot temperatures to wreak havoc on corn and other crops. With 99 counties experiencing extended dry conditions, the state desperately needs a good,...

Abnormally dry weather conditions are combining with hot temperatures to wreak havoc on corn and other crops. With 99 counties experiencing extended dry conditions, the state desperately needs a good,...

The Supreme Court struck down Chevron deference, which is good news for American farmers and ranchers. Travis Cushman, deputy general counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the most imp...

The Supreme Court struck down Chevron deference, which is good news for American farmers and ranchers. Travis Cushman, deputy general counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the most imp...

Well, we’re getting to the mid part of the year now, and for a look weather wise, we turn to Corey Davis. He is the Assistant State Climatologist for North Carolina, and wow, what difference a y...

The H5N1 virus continues to be a story in the dairy industry and the poultry industry it originated from. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the virus has differing effects on each industry."On the poultry...

It was great few days in Williamsburg catching up with fellow Southeastern commissioners and secretaries and state staff.A lot of good tours, events, meetings, and networkingDr. David Kohl from Virgin...

With a busy hurricane season predicted this year, North Carolina farmers need to be sure to review their storm preparation plans and storm response plans to be prepared. Check their back-up equipment ...

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540.Corn and soybeans are trading in a full blown weather market as we quickly appro...